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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.91, 6,543.68 and 2,173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.91, 6,543.68 and 2,173.85 is: 3,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.91 : 6,543.68 = 2,173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.91/6,543.68 = 2,173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.91x = 6,543.68 × 2,173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.91x = 14,224,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224,935.18/4,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.68

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